Dinner for 3
Chicken Tamale Casserole with enchilada
Corn muffin batter bakes with green chiles, then gets topped with chicken, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese.
Typical price
$13.33for 4 servings
$3.33 per serving$13.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 12, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.33Typical price |
| Cake, pancake and baking mixes$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 3/4 oz) creamed corn
- 1 box (8 1/2 oz) corn muffin mix
- 1 can (4 1/2 oz) old el paso chopped green chiles
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) old el paso red enchilada sauce
- toppings: sour cream
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Stir the creamed corn, corn muffin mix, green chiles, sour cream, egg, and cumin in a bowl.
- Spread the batter in the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Spread the enchilada sauce over the baked corn layer.
- Top the casserole with the chicken and Mexican blend cheese.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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